Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley I met a traveller from an antique land, Who said, “Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert near them on the sand, Half sunk a shattered visage lies, whose frown And…
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Percy Bysshe Shelley
Percy Bysshe Shelley’s Life Percy Bysshe Shelley is one of the most popular English Romantic poets, and is regarded as a great lyrical poet in English language. He was born on 4th of August 1792 in England. Shelly harbored highly…
O Nightingale
O Nightingale John Milton O Nightingale, that on yon bloomy Spray Warbl’st at eeve, when all the Woods are still, Thou with fresh hope the Lover’s heart dost fill, While the jolly hours lead on propitious May, Thy liquid notes…
John Milton
John Milton’s Life John Milton was born on 9th December 1608 in Bread Street, London, in England. He was a renowned English poet, historian civil servant for Commonwealth and pamphleteer. After William Shakespeare, he is considered to be one of…
Annabel Lee
Annabel Lee It was many, many years ago, In a kingdom by the sea, That a maiden there lived whom you may know By the name of Annabel Lee; And this was the reason that, long ago, In this kingdom…
I Love You
I Love You by Ella Wheeler Wilcox I love your lips when they’re wet with wine And red with a wild desire; I love your eyes when the lovelight lies Lit with a passionate fire. I love your arms when…
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Ella Wheeler Wilcox’s Life Ella Wheeler Wilcox was a renowned American poetess and journalist. She was born in Johnstown, Wisconsin on November 5, 1850. The most popular work of Wilcox was “Poems of Passion”. Her autobiography, “The Worlds and I”…
Edgar Allan Poe
Early Life Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston, Massachusetts in the United States of America on January 19, 1809. He was the son of professional actors David and Elizabeth Arnold Hopkins Poe. His father left the family shortly after…
Solecism
Have you ever encountered a sentence that just…feels off? Not necessarily grammatically incorrect, but somehow awkward or unnatural? Chances are, you’ve stumbled upon a solecism. It’s a fascinating little quirk of language, and understanding it can significantly sharpen your writing…
Reductio ad Absurdum
Have you ever noticed how arguments can sometimes spiral into silliness? How taking an idea to its logical extreme can reveal just how flawed it is? That’s often the power of Reductio ad Absurdum, a fascinating and effective tool used…
Parrhesia
Have you ever noticed how some characters in stories, or even people in real life, speak truth to power, even when it’s risky? There’s a fascinating literary concept that explores this very idea. It’s called Parrhesia, and understanding it can…
Paraprosdokian
Have you ever heard a sentence that starts one way, leading you to expect a certain ending, only to be delightfully surprised by something completely unexpected? That, in essence, is the magic of a Paraprosdokian. It is a literary device…
Paralipsis
Have you ever noticed a speaker intentionally not talking about something, and that very act drawing your attention to it? That’s often the clever work of a literary device called paralipsis. It’s a fascinating technique that adds layers of meaning…
Kinesthesia
Have you ever felt a poem, not just read it? Or perhaps a story made your muscles tense, or your skin prickle? That’s often the magic of kinesthesia at work. It’s a powerful literary device that brings writing to life,…
Synesis
Have you ever encountered a sentence that seems to bend the rules of grammar, yet still feels… right? Perhaps a construction that appears illogical, but beautifully conveys a specific meaning? You might be witnessing the subtle power of synesis. This…
Snark
Have you ever encountered a comment that’s witty, biting, and subtly (or not so subtly) critical? Perhaps a character in a story whose humor consistently lands with a sting? You’ve likely encountered Snark. It’s a fascinating literary and conversational device,…
Sesquipedalian
Have you ever encountered a word so long and complicated it felt like a challenge just to pronounce it? Or perhaps you’ve come across writing that seems intentionally filled with unnecessarily lengthy words? If so, you’ve likely stumbled upon the…
Prosthesis
Have you ever noticed how authors sometimes add something to a character, not a personality trait but a physical attribute, that seems almost…extra? Maybe a striking feature that doesn’t quite fit, or a seemingly unnecessary detail? This isn’t carelessness; it’s…
Metalepsis
Have you ever encountered a story within a story, or a character who seems aware they are in a story? That intriguing twist, that playful bending of reality, might be an example of a literary device called metalepsis. It’s a…
Isocolon
Have you ever noticed how certain phrases just sound powerful, memorable, and rhythmically pleasing? Often, this effect isn’t accidental. It’s a deliberate technique called Isocolon, a literary device that adds elegance and impact to writing and speech. Let’s explore this…